5 Ways to Have Fun.

This is my step by step guide on how to stay fun and interesting. 

POSSIBLY on a Dos Equis level.

1. Don't care so much.

What do you mean, Hilary? Do you mean I shouldn't be awesome and help people that run out of gas on the side of the road? Should I quit giving my contributions to my local charities? Should I skip holding open the door for the mom carrying tons of groceries, a baby, and a diaper bag? Should I quit caring?

NO. Care about those things. Keep your heart sincere in what you do. 

When I say "don't care so much" I'm saying don't give a hoot about what other people have to say about your idiosyncrasies. For me, I like to make weird dinosaur-like roars behind people in the grocery store aisle. For you, it might be making funny youtube videos. Or playing dungeons and dragons. Or wearing vintage clothes. OR, if you were me in college, it's setting off your car alarm whenever anyone gets super close to it. Keep that up. Keep doing that. Don't care about what people think about you especially with things that make you unique. 

2. Hang out.

Have friends. Put yourself out there. Be vulnerable. There is always a chance that someone won't like you. For that case, refer to rule number 1. But in the meantime, don't be afraid.

Here is your assignment (especially if you are not outgoing). Talk to 3 people that you don't know every single day for a whole month. It will change your life. I promise.

3. Work out.

When we feel awesome about ourselves, we love ourself more. (Back to rule number 1). I feel like after I weight lift, or run, or do Stroller Strides that I can take on the freakin' world! If you're a busy mom, I recommend mall walking, a park, or a romp in the grass with your little dudes and dudettes.

4. Read encouraging things.

A good friend of mine was saying that her days start out best when she reads the Bible. I have another friends who lives and dies by 90's encouragement posters. For me, I like to use the pinterest "positive" search method. 

Whatever you do, DO NOT read negative things. Especially if you are feeling in a negative mood. I used to do that, especially in college... after breakups... cue Taking Back Sunday and my iTunes. 

If you're feeling sad, be active, take responsibility for bringing yourself up out of the dumps. Read some positivity and for God's Sake:

5. Laugh.

Not like a crazy person. Not like an evil villian. But just laugh at things that you think are funny. Don't be afraid to laugh with all of you. Don't be afraid about whether other people found what you were laughing at to be funny. Just do it.

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